Re: Bottom Feeders 2017-18

I think I've found a good prospect for a BFB Midwest Regional bid - Huron County Expo Center & Ice Arena in Bad Axe, MI. However, the clock is ticking. The next year or two is probably their last shot at a bid, before a newer, far too ritzy facility is constructed:

4. There is no media/TV/radio setup in the rink, so the ability to deliver any sort of traditional game broadcasts will be restricted. In 2017, regardless of venue, the committee may need to consider methods of preventing social media broadcasts, as Facebook and YouTube Live continue to become increasingly popular mediums. Is there some way the BFB could use its influence to have BFB tournament games auto-flagged as inappropriate content on Facebook and YouTube? Or perhaps the committee could pay some Russians to hack and temporarily disable the cellular services within the local areas of the chosen sites?

Michigan Tech: "Working with scraps and guys from places so remote that Houghton seems like a metropolis"

I think I've found a good prospect for a BFB Midwest Regional bid - Huron County Expo Center & Ice Arena in Bad Axe, MI. However, the clock is ticking. The next year or two is probably their last shot at a bid, before a newer, far too ritzy facility is constructed:

4. There is no media/TV/radio setup in the rink, so the ability to deliver any sort of traditional game broadcasts will be restricted. In 2017, regardless of venue, the committee may need to consider methods of preventing social media broadcasts, as Facebook and YouTube Live continue to become increasingly popular mediums. Is there some way the BFB could use its influence to have BFB tournament games auto-flagged as inappropriate content on Facebook and YouTube? Or perhaps the committee could pay some Russians to hack and temporarily disable the cellular services within the local areas of the chosen sites?

My committee is on the phone with Putin already.

Also, we've received assurance that Amazon will not be used to broadcast the games.

Re: Bottom Feeders 2017-18

Some may remember a few years ago that the St. Lawrence Centre Mall Arena (Massena, NY) hosted a regional, one that I'm sure was horribly unsuccessful. Not sure if it was posted last year, but this site was shut down last summer due to "Mechanical Issues resulting in sub-par ice".

Some may remember a few years ago that the St. Lawrence Centre Mall Arena (Massena, NY) hosted a regional, one that I'm sure was horribly unsuccessful. Not sure if it was posted last year, but this site was shut down last summer due to "Mechanical Issues resulting in sub-par ice".

Re: Bottom Feeders 2017-18

I stumbled across a fantastic and worthy venue, possibly for the midwest regional. May I enlighten the committee to the Carmel Ice Skadium, located in Carmel, IN. I've heard direct reviews from people mentioning that the facility seems like it's stuck in the 80's, smells of sweaty feet and stale popcorn, not to mention horrible ice conditions. They also feature their headline event of Cosmic skating, which I'm sure they'd be willing to set up for a Bottom Feeder regional.

Re: Bottom Feeders 2017-18

Originally Posted by ShirtlessBob

If no other venues pop up, we'll go here.

Arkansas Skatium in Little Rock, AR also inquired about a Futile Four bid, but after reviewing their facilities, I regretfully informed them that they were not down to the committee's standards, as the rink was too brightly lit and had too much spectator seating. Also, Little Rock has a substantial airport for relatively easy access, and a Presidential Library & Museum, so there is too much entertainment available in the surrounding area.

Michigan Tech: "Working with scraps and guys from places so remote that Houghton seems like a metropolis"

Re: Bottom Feeders 2017-18

What do you think of nude bars and other shady establishments sponsoring? There's a club in Cadillac, MI that's willing to send some "entertainment."

Only if the "entertainers" are waaaaaaay past their prime and/or male . We can't have the players enjoying themselves outside of the games.

After hearing about the devastating success of the turnip/venison testicle pasties that were served during the Laurium, MI regional at Gipp Arena several years ago, the Planet Ice Rink is proposing to serve the Southern take on such a pre-game meal from Hell - unseasoned, boiled chitlins and mustard greens. The only condiment option will be local ragin' cajun Billy Bob Bobb's top secret recipe hot sauce, which is rumored to contain little more than ground up Carolina Reaper peppers and vinegar.

Michigan Tech: "Working with scraps and guys from places so remote that Houghton seems like a metropolis"

Only if the "entertainers" are waaaaaaay past their prime and/or male . We can't have the players enjoying themselves outside of the games.

After hearing about the devastating success of the turnip/venison testicle pasties that were served during the Laurium, MI regional at Gipp Arena several years ago, the Planet Ice Rink is proposing to serve the Southern take on such a pre-game meal from Hell - unseasoned, boiled chitlins and mustard greens. The only condiment option will be local ragin' cajun Billy Bob Bobb's top secret recipe hot sauce, which is rumored to contain little more than ground up Carolina Reaper peppers and vinegar.